Memorial Day Events at State Parks

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


LINCOLN – Enjoy the outdoors at more than a dozen events in Nebraska state parks over the Memorial Day weekend, May 28 – 30.

The events are as diverse as the parks themselves. They include:

May 28 – Migratory Bird Day, Indian Cave State Park (SP): Participate in a guided bird hike, a fish fry, outdoor movie and a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt.

May 28 – Trout Presentation and Clinic, Two River State Recreation Area (SRA): Watch a presentation on trout, trout fishing, hatcheries, bait and more.

May 29 – SAC Museum Portable Dome Planetarium – Constellations of the Night Sky, Two Rivers SRA: Lie inside the dome-shaped planetarium and watch a constellation of the night sky show.

May 28 – 29 – Fun Day at Niobrara, Niobrara SP: Take part in a birding hike, an educational program with a wildlife biologist, a buffalo cookout and other activities.

May 28 – 30 – Living History Demonstrations, Fort Kearny State Historical Park: Visit an 1860s soldiers’ camp and watch wood carving demonstrations.

A park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the parks. To learn more information and to see all events, visit Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.org. For more information about Nebraska state parks, visit: OutdoorNebraska.gov/Parks.

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

Market Report

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


S&P -1.13
Nasdaq +7.14
Dow +15.00

Stocks struggled for direction in light trading Today, bouncing in and out of positive territory. Traders said few shares were changing hands, due to both the upcoming holiday weekend and a busy investor conference schedule. http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-down-after-g-7-finance-meeting-ends-in-deadlock-1463989995

 

Grain Markets 11:20am

July Corn +3’0@3.97’4
Dec Corn +3’0 @ 4.02’6
July Beans -13’0 @ 10.61’2
Nov Beans -14’0 @ 10.35’4

 

USDA planting progress report due out this afternoon 3pm.

 

Corn seeing some strength this am as concerns of weather have slowed corn planting and there is talk of acres being switched to beans.  Beans seeing some weakness as well as soy oil and soy meal.  We will need to see how it plays out over the next couple of weeks.  Demand for corn remains strong in both exports and ethanol.

Looking forward weather may be the story, but so is money flow.  As the U.S Dollar finds it difficult to gain traction the funds are interested in commodities.  Commodities seems to have found the bottom and support has come back into the equation.

 

Beans have had a significant rally caused by fund buying.  This also means the fund hold a significant “long” position.  As a consideration, these fund will eventually roll or exit.  Unless there are significant buyers, the market will feel the negativity of substantial selling.

 

Looking forward weather and acres will still be a debate and political concerns in Brazil are still a factor, both of which stand to provide bullish news.  However one has to consider the negative fundamentals overall.  That being said there are 2 sides to every story.  Sound risk management principles will be key to maximizing a rally.

 

Weather – Chance of rain every day this week.

image001

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

News From Bancroft Senior Center

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann

*If you are 60+ and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. May 25: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. 26: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. Come and do the chair exercises with us at 1:00. Please sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. May 27: The pinochle tournament begins at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. May 30: the center will be closed for Memorial Day.

Tues. May 31: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Chair Exercises at 1:00 p.m. Have you signed up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.?

Wed. June 1: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and learn how to play the card game of golf at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

Sure Sign of Spring

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


   By John Wilson, Extension Educator

Some people may link the arrival of spring with lilac blooming or the need to mow your lawn. Not me, I have something that, to me, heralds the arrival of spring like nothing else… my first call on what to do about snakes around (or IN) someone’s home. This year was no exception!

As temperatures warm in the spring, snakes come out of hibernation and start moving around in our landscapes. Unfortunately, some will find their way inside of a home rather than outside as they become active. Some people are frightened by snakes while others see them as beneficial in helping keep insects and pests, like voles and mice, at a minimum.

Even if you are not afraid of them, an unexpected encounter will make just about anyone jump, so it’s  important to pest proof your home. If snakes get inside, more harmful pests like mice or those darn nuisance lady beetles may get in, too, and your home is not as energy efficient as it could be.

Caulk cracks and around conduits going into your home. To prevent snakes from entering basements and crawl spaces, seal all openings one-fourth inch or larger with mortar, caulking compound, expanding foam, or one-eighth inch hardware cloth. Repair window screens and check that doors are tight fitting.

Remove leaves that blew in over winter and piles of firewood, rocks or other debris near the home as well as overgrowth of weeds or plants as these provide attractive habitat to snakes.

There are no products on the market, products you would scatter or spray on the ground or ultrasonic devices, that are effective in repelling snakes, so save your money when you see these in some stores. It is best to use habitat modification and exclusion. The use of sharp lava rock near the foundation, while bad for plants, does reduce snakes from coming near the foundation.

Snakes need cool, damp shelters and may take residence under and possibly inside buildings. This is more likely to happen during fall when snakes are looking for areas to hibernate, but can happen in the spring when they first become active. If they end up indoors, the best way to remove a snake is to sweep it into a box or bucket and release it outdoors.

If one is indoors, but avoids being captured, place crumpled damp towels, covered with dry towels to retain moisture, in a large box on its side along a wall in a basement. Snake are attracted to these and will crawl beneath. Tip the box over and check under the bunched towels daily. If you captured a snake, take the box and it outside and release the snake away from your home.

Commercial glue boards, or homemade glue boards made from heavy cardboard or plastic and smeared with a tacky substance, like Tanglefoot, can be effective for removing snakes from buildings. Place these in corners or along walls of basements.

Check glue boards daily and do not leave snakes on them any longer than necessary. To harmlessly release a snake, take it outside and pour vegetable oil over it to break down the glue. Be sure to place glue boards where pets will not get caught.

So for more information on snakes around your home, contact your local Nebraska Extension office.

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

Millicent J. Troupe, 93, of Oakland NE

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


A wonderful lady. She will be truly missed!

katcountryhub's avatarKat Country Hub

Millicent J. Troupe, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Millicent Joan Troupe was born April 3, 1923 in Oakland, Nebraska to Clyde C. and Edna (Neff) Neumann. Millicent passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Millicent’s roots in Oakland were deep, as her grandfather’s family (her father was 6 months old) came to Oakland from Illinois in 1881 – thus her love of Oakland history. Millicent had finished her goal in life by completing her 200 page book of “Oakland History Revisited”. Even with her failing eyesight, she was pleased to finish this gift to Oakland, and donate the proceeds to the Sesquicentennial in 2018.

Millicent attended Oakland Public Schools and graduated from Oakland High School, Class of 1940. Although Millicent wanted…

View original post 478 more words

Filed under Uncategorized

Glenn E. Hunter, 84, of Tekamah NE

May 21, 2016 Leave a comment


Glenn E. Hunter, 84 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

Memorial Visitaion

Mon., May 30th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah
1103 J Street, Tekamah, NE 68061

Family will be receiving friends.

Memorial Service

Tues., May 31st at 10:30 AM
First Baptist Church, Tekamah
12th & K Streets, Tekamah, Nebraska 68061

Military Honors will be held at the Cemetery.

Burial is in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

 

Filed under Obituaries Tagged with , , ,

Millicent J. Troupe, 93, of Oakland NE

May 21, 2016 1 Comment


Millicent J. Troupe, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Millicent Joan Troupe was born April 3, 1923 in Oakland, Nebraska to Clyde C. and Edna (Neff) Neumann. Millicent passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Millicent’s roots in Oakland were deep, as her grandfather’s family (her father was 6 months old) came to Oakland from Illinois in 1881 – thus her love of Oakland history. Millicent had finished her goal in life by completing her 200 page book of “Oakland History Revisited”. Even with her failing eyesight, she was pleased to finish this gift to Oakland, and donate the proceeds to the Sesquicentennial in 2018.

Millicent attended Oakland Public Schools and graduated from Oakland High School, Class of 1940. Although Millicent wanted to go to business school in Omaha, her father wanted her to stay home. She worked at the Oakland Public Library and typed War Bonds at the Farmers & Merchants Bank. In 1941 Millicent enrolled at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. She was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, an honorary society recognizing academic excellence for freshmen.

In January 1943, Millicent met Charles W. “Windy” Troupe, who was training to become a fighter pilot in the Navy Air Corp V-5 program at Doane College in Crete. Windy said he had found a girl “who would wait for him”. Windy changed to the Army Air Corp and he was shipped out for training in Pasco, Washington. On September 6, 1943, Windy passed through Oakland to meet Millicent’s parents and ask Millicent to marry him. Millicent said “yes”. Corresponding only by letter, they did not see each other until December 1944. Windy had received his wings. Millicent and Windy were married December 28, 1944 at Dundee Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Windy and Millicent were married for 60 years, until Windy’s death in 2005. The Troupes have three sons; Jeff, Phil and Roger.

After WWII, Millicent and Windy returned to Oakland. Millicent was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Millicent served on the Oakland School Board from 1954 to 1960. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Millicent was a longtime member of Chapter EL, P.E.O., serving many offices. Millicent was given the AK-SAR-BEN Good Neighbor Award in 1986 for her decades of reading her weekly story hour to the residents of Oakland Heights Nursing Home and taking them on trips, reading a story hour to children at the library, and for her thousands of hours researching, compiling and saving the history of Oakland. Millicent instilled in her children the importance of correct writing and spelling, knowledge in travel, the love of all humanities, letters and current events (which she cut out of newspapers, underlined and sent to her children and grandchildren often).

Millicent was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Windy; brother, Chase Neumann and wife Jean; brothers-in-law, Earl Holle, Ralph Troupe and wife Peggy.

Millicent is survived by her three sons, Jeff (Judy) Troupe of Oakland, Phil (Pam) Troupe of Adams, NE, Roger (Betty) Troupe of Fremont, NE; eight grandchildren, Jill (Ryan) Flessing of Lawrence, KS, JoAnna (Aaron) Going of Oakland, Melissa Zahourek of Lincoln, NE, Meagan (Greg) Gates of Lincoln, Mark (Katie) Troupe of Lincoln, Matthew (Grace) Troupe of Lincoln, Ana (Josh) Harms of Blair, NE, Sara Troupe of Fremont; 11 great grandchildren.

Memorial Service:
Fri., May 27th at 11:00 AM
First United Metodist Church, Oakland
113 N. Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Private Family Burial at the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorial Contribution:
Friends of Oakland Foundation to be used for Education and the Oakland Public Library.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Millicent Troupe

Millicent Troupe

 

Filed under Obituaries Tagged with , , ,

Waffle Supper Tonight at Oakland Heights

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights is hosting the monthly waffle supper this evening from 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

Home Alone Program Held in Tekamah-Herman 3rd Grade Class

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Tekamah third graders get some hands on experience making healthy snacks during the Nebraska Extension Home Alone program last week. Alex Braniff, Cale Belfrage and Eden Roberts work on the tricky job of getting peanut butter to stick to the apple slices snack. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis, Extension Associate.

Tekamah third graders get some hands on experience making healthy snacks during the Nebraska Extension Home Alone program last week. Alex Braniff, Cale Belfrage and Eden Roberts work on the tricky job of getting peanut butter to stick to the apple slices snack. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis, Extension Associate.

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

National Nursing Home Week at Oakland Heights

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

I would like to thank all of the volunteers who came up last week and helped with the carnival games we had in celebration of National Nursing Home week. This week we have our monthly Waffle Supper on Thursday May 19th serving from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday May 21st the Rusty Buckets will be here to perform at 2:30 pm. Next week we have our resident council meeting on Monday May 23rd at 2:30 pm., on Thursday May 26th is the General Store for the residents from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. And celebrating a birthday next week is Alice Lindgren on May 28th.

Church Service for Sunday May 22nd   at 2:30 pm will be given by the Evangelical Free Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday May 24th is Catholic Mass at 9:30 am given by Father Paul.

Activities for the week of May 23rd   to May 27th   are as follows, Reading with Jill, Manicures, Sing a Long, Game Day, Bingo the w/Staff, Reading Group,   Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning video, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Judy Dix, Mary Donavan, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller, Lola Bridgeford, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Nadine Anderson, Sly Rouse, and Seth Anderson.

Guests here last week were: Lynn Goracke and Janelle Van Scoy to see Dale and Jeanette Johnson. Kathy Paul to see Margaret Moderow.

Kathy Reed celebrated Nursing Home week, entertaining the residents with a clown act! Photo courtesy of Oakland Heights.

Kathy Reed celebrated Nursing Home week, entertaining the residents with a clown act! Photo courtesy of Oakland Heights.

 

 

 

 

Filed under Community Tagged with , ,

← Older posts

Newer posts →